Why Fruit Flies Could Lead to Better Beer (Video)

Your beer may attract annoying fruit flies, but listen up before you give them a swat. Researchers found the yeast cells in beer are producing odor compounds — acetate esters — that lure flies and that could lead to the best beer you haven’t even tasted yet. This week’s Speaking of Chemistry explains why. Check out more videos here: http://youtube.com/CENOnline